And the points were sealed when Tom Adeyemi caught the hosts on the break and Macheda was on hand to take a touch and calmly finish.

Charlton manager Chris Powell:

"We acquitted ourselves well with some good passages of play. We had good chances but their keeper did well.

"In the end it was not our day, we had opportunities to score. The chances were there but Birmingham scored at crucial times."

"We had to involve them (the new players) in everything we do. They have to get used to us and the way it is in the Championship if they want to add their qualities to the squad and get into the swing of things.

"We need results and we are not getting them I understand the need to push away from the bottom."

Birmingham manager Lee Clark:

"I lost five players on loan on New Year's Day and had to rebuild the squad.

"It took a while and we lost three league games which knocked the stuffing out of us.

"Luckily I was able to recruit new players and they have done very well for us.

Attempt missed. Michael Morrison (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Lawrie Wilson with a cross following a set piece situation.